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Does God exist? An investigative journalist and self-proclaimed atheist sets out to disprove the existence of God after his wife becomes a Christian.

Pope Francis - A Man of His Word is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope’s ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. From his deep concern for the poor and wealth inequality, to his involvement in environmental issues and social justice, Pope Francis engages the audience face-to-face and calls for peace.

Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, The Shack takes us on a father’s uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips [Sam Worthington] spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa [Octavia Spencer]. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

Ignatius of Loyola is a 2016 biopic, based on St. Ignatius’ autobiography, and directed by Paolo Dy and Cathy Anzana. Starring Andreas Muñoz in the title role of the beloved saint, it is being released by Ignatius Press Films. Please ensure that before watching any of the movies listed that you check out the bbfc classification.

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honour. Due out Jan 2017 No Classification available at time of posting. Please ensure that before watching any of the movies listed that you check out the bbfc classification.

This just might be one of the most inspiring things you’ve seen in a while. The small film studio Grassroots Films has just released a trailer for a new documentary on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal – and it’s absolutely amazing. While showing images of Franciscan Friars and various other people in hard life situations, you hear the famous “Great Dictator’s Speech” from Charlie Chapman’s film The Great Dictator. Even if that doesn’t sound too incredible, just watch! Please ensure that before watching any of the movies listed that you check out the bbfc classification.

Mark Wahlberg is an unusual figure in Hollywood: an acting superstar who says “Being a Catholic is the most important aspect of my life”, and that he can’t start the day without 10 minutes of prayer. Now he is preparing for his most Catholic role yet: he will play Fr Stuart Long, an American priest and former boxer who died in 2014 at the age of 50. Wahlberg announced on Wednesday that he is teaming up with his long-term collaborator, director David O Russell, on a screenplay about the priest’s life. Please ensure that before watching any of the movies listed that you check out the bbfc classification.

BEN-HUR is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi), Judah is forced into slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption. Based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Also starring Morgan Freeman and Rodrigo Santoro. Please ensure that before watching any of the movies listed that you check out the bbfc classification.

As we prepare to celebrate the birthday of Our Blessed Mother Mary, and reflect on her life as the Mother of Christ, and also of humanity-maybe we could take some time to watch this lovely reflection given by the actress Bahia Haifi, who played Mary in the 2015 award winning film ‘Full of Grace’.